2nd Annual
Platte Valley Ribfest & Music Festival
June 27, 28, 29 2025
AG PARK - COLUMBUS NE
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SMOKE, SOUND, SIZZLE
Get ready for a sizzling summer weekend at our Rib & Music Festival. Enjoy mouthwatering eats from a variety of top-tier food vendors and legendary national BBQ teams with over 350 combined competition wins. Rain or Shine!
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am to 8pm
Presented by Great Plains State Bank
12K+
Happy Customers
Platte Valley Ribfest
CORNHOLE TORNEY
SUNDAY
Registration 11am
Starts: 12 Noon
Step up and toss it like a champ at the Platte Valley Ribfest Cornhole Tournament!
Whether you’re a backyard bagger or a seasoned pro, this friendly competition is your chance to show off your skills and claim bragging rights. With custom boards, great prizes, and plenty of cheering fans, it’s more than just a game—it’s a festival highlight.
Grab a partner, register early, and join the fun as the bags fly and the BBQ smoke rolls through the air. Let the good times toss!
2025 MUSIC
Unleash Your BBQ Groove at Ribfest
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY
6pm - 9pm REVEREND LEE PHILLIPS
9pm - 12 am WHIPLASH
SATURDAY
4pm - 6pm C&D UNPLUGGED
6pm - 9pm UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9pm - 12 am BREAKFAST CLUB (from Chicago)
SUNDAY
1:00pm - The Traveling Musicians
Family Activities ALL DAY
Unwind to the Rhythm of Live Music at Platte Valley Ribfest
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FAMILY FUN
BOUNCE HOUSES
FACE PAINTING
SCOOPS ICE CREAM
& MUCH MORE
Join us for Family Day Sunday at the Platte Valley Ribfest, where the fun goes beyond the barbecue! Kids will love jumping around in the bounce house, getting creative with face painting, and cooling off with a sweet treat from Scoops Ice Cream. It’s a full day of excitement and laughter, perfect for families looking to enjoy great food, live music, and wholesome entertainment. With plenty of surprises and activities for all ages, it’s the perfect way to wrap up a weekend of smoke, sound, and sizzle!
Face Painting for Kids
Come and bring your kids to get their faces dolled up to match their mood. Watch as the smiles come out to shine when they see the results. Grabs some food, listen to some music, bring the kids to bounce, eat ice cream and enjoy the characters that inspire them.
AWARD WINNING BBQ TEAMS - COME TASTE THEIR QUE!!!
Aussom Aussie BBQ delivers award-winning, fruit-based sauces and bold, smoky flavors with an Australian twist. With over 400 BBQ awards, they’re known for standout ribs, brisket, and championship-level cooking that keeps fans coming back for more.
MoonShine BBQ
Introducing award-winning Kentucky Moonshine BBQ—where Southern tradition meets bold flavor! Inspired by the backwoods stills and smoky hollers of Kentucky, this rich, slow-simmered sauce blends
Other BBQ Challengers
Check out all the other BBQ Vendors and taste their wares see how they stack up.
Get in touch
Contact us
AG PARK - 822 15th St, Columbus NE 68601